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The Suicide Epidemic — Content Guide for Parents

By Bradley SteffensReferencePoint Press2019-08ISBN 978168282741380 pages
The Suicide Epidemic

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The US suicide rate increased 33 percent from 1999 through 2017, and it is now the second-leading cause of death among those aged ten to thirty-four. This book explores the many causes of the epidemic and looks at the human toll it is taking on the roughly 1.5 million people who lose a close friend or family member to suicide each year.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Suicide Epidemic appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book explores the causes of suicide and its impact on individuals, indicating a focus on the violence of the epidemic in terms of mental health and loss. It discusses the human toll on those affected by suicide. The subject matter of suicide and its implications can be considered disturbing or scary, particularly for younger audiences. However, specific details about the nature of the content are not provided.

  • Does The Suicide Epidemic have violence?

    The book explores the causes of suicide and its impact on individuals, indicating a focus on the violence of the epidemic in terms of mental health and loss. It discusses the human toll on those affected by suicide.

  • Does The Suicide Epidemic have scary content?

    The subject matter of suicide and its implications can be considered disturbing or scary, particularly for younger audiences. However, specific details about the nature of the content are not provided.

  • Does The Suicide Epidemic have religious themes?

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